If you need a hex editor, you need UltraEdit.
The All-in-One Text and Hex Editor for binary, byte, or .bin file files.
UltraEdit goes beyond a standard text editor, with hexadecimal and binary editing modes to manage any file’s raw data. UltraEdit’s Hex mode provides full control over file content, including a hexadecimal editor mode, sometimes referred to as a binary, byte, or .bin file editor allowing you to view and modify each byte precisely.
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Key Hex Editing/Binary File Editing Features
- Hex editor allows editing of any binary file, shows binary and ASCII view
- Hex/EBCDIC edit mode
- Insert / delete hex bytes
- Find and replace hex bytes
- Copy selected hex view
- Goto hex byte / address
- Configurable number of hex values per line
- Large file editing support
UltraEdit’s Hex mode is designed to handle non-printable, control, and formatting characters across large files, giving you a powerful tool for low-level data manipulation and debugging.
What does a hex editor do?
A hex editor allows you to manipulate the low-level bytes of any file, offering full control over the raw data often abstracted by the operating system or application. UltraEdit’s Hex mode excels at editing non-ASCII and binary files at the byte level, making it ideal for tasks like debugging, customizing, and working with executables, disk images, and game saves. Using the hexadecimal system (digits 0-9 and letters A-F), it provides efficient manipulation of complex file formats and non-text files.
Navigating Hex mode is simple with shortcuts like Ctrl + H or via the Edit → Hex Mode menu. The interface is split into three sections: File Offset for byte navigation, Hexadecimal Representation for byte values, and ASCII Representation for corresponding characters, with non-printable characters shown as dots. UltraEdit enables precise byte-level edits, including data insertion and deletion, perfect for software development and IT forensics. The Hex/EBCDIC mode also converts IBM’s EBCDIC format to ASCII for easier viewing while preserving hex-editing control.
Customization options such as Auto-Open Binary Files, Null Byte Management, and adjustable characters per line make UltraEdit’s Hex mode highly adaptable for various tasks. Its versatility extends across fields like software development, IT forensics, gaming, and image manipulation. Whether modifying executable files, analyzing disk images, or adjusting game saves, UltraEdit is the go-to tool for professionals needing precise, byte-by-byte editing control over large and complex files.